Carlos Queiroz confident Ghana will shine at 2026 World Cup

Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz is confident Ghana will enjoy a successful campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to his agent, Tadeo Martins, this is one of the key reasons why the veteran agreed to take charge as head coach of the Black Stars.

"Firstly, because he believes in the ambition of the Ghanaian national team to achieve outstanding results in the World Cup, and secondly, because he wants to participate in the tournament for the fifth time in his career,” Martins told Kooora in an interview as quoted by Africasoccer.

In the interview, the agent clarified the speculation that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has tasked Carlos Queiroz to lead the Black Stars to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a requirement for a contract extension. According to Martins, the report is false.

"This is completely unfounded... This is a ridiculous rumour, and I don't know why anyone would write such a thing,” Carlos Queiroz's agent said.

The Ghana FA announced the appointment of the former Egypt coach as head coach of the Black Stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He replaces Otto Addo, who was sacked by the Ghana FA after four consecutive defeats.